AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Prices: Fuel at Bosnian gas stations hit a record 3.99 BAM per liter, squeezing household budgets and raising fears of broader price hikes as transport and imported-goods costs climb. Aviation & Tourism: Sarajevo International Airport announced two new direct easyJet routes to Switzerland—Sarajevo–Geneva (from April 22, 2027) and Sarajevo–Basel (from May 10, 2027)—aimed at boosting business travel, tourism, and the diaspora. Trade & Investment: Croatia’s PM Plenković told business leaders in New York that energy, technology, data centres, pharma, food production and infrastructure could attract a new wave of American investment as US–Croatia trade nears $1bn. Energy Security Debate: EU officials warned that US LNG push in the Western Balkans could lock the region into long-term fossil fuel dependence, complicating EU net-zero goals. Security & Illicit Trade: A SIPA/Europol probe traced abused Bosnian gun permits to Iran-linked criminal networks across Europe, with links reported to a Sweden-based sanctioned group. Digital Services: Lithuania will stop using external service providers for residence permit applications in Bosnia from Nov. 1, 2026, affecting Belarusians’ work-related travel routes. Connectivity & Reform: Bosnia’s foreign minister Konaković met Lithuania’s counterpart in New York, discussing EU integration and political/economic cooperation. Communications: Starlink says it is moving toward launching operations in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with a local entity registered and a licensing request submitted.
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